Tag Archives: dividend aristocrats

Dogs of the Dow not worth investing in…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by danno52000

I have always been against using the “Dogs of the Dow” strategy for the simple reason that the strategy itself is just too simple.  Doing even basic research into the companies you’re buying (as well as not relegating yourself to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Dividends in an Age of Instability

Posted on September 15, 2011 by danno52000

Federated Investors is holding a free webcast about The Power of Dividends in an Age of Instability: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. ET Unprecedented levels of market volatility are dominating conversations between advisers and clients. Stocks … Continue reading →

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Bargain Basement Dividend Aristocrat

Posted on August 11, 2011 by danno52000

Leggett & Platt (LEG) is worth a serious look for all dividend investors: The 128 year old company has increased its dividend every year for the last 40 years (2nd only to Johnson & Johnson and Lowes).  Dividends have doubled … Continue reading →

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22 Dow stocks yielding more than 10yr Treasuries

Posted on August 5, 2011 by danno52000

Below is a table of the Dow stocks and their dividend yields. (A similar chart for the S&P is here) The ones highlighted in yellow are also Dividend Aristocrats. Any of these represents a solid buy right now…companies like JNJ, … Continue reading →

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